36,000 foreigners among 1.77 crore tourists visited J&K in 2025: Govt
Srinagar, Feb 7: Jammu and Kashmir received more than 1.77 crore tourists in 2025, including over 36,000 foreign visitors, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Saturday. In a written reply to a question by MLA Hasnain Masoodi, the Tourism Department, said 1,77,65,390 tourists visited the Union Territory between January 1 and December 31, 2025. […]
No new wine shops planned for 2026–27: Govt
Jammu, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said there is no proposal to open new wine shops in the Union Territory during the financial year 2026–27. In a written reply to a question by MLA Arjun Singh Raju, minister incharge Finance Department, informed the House that no new JKEL-2 liquor licences are […]
JKSSB recruitment, calendar for 2026 is being streamlined: Govt
JAMMU, FEB 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday admitted to legislative delays in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), citing administrative hurdles, litigation and weather disruptions as primary causes. In a written reply to a query by Legislator Shamima Firdous in the Legislative Assembly, the government acknowledged […]
US removes 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India for Russian oil purchases
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (PTI): US President Donald Trump has removed the 25 per cent tariffs it imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil, citing that the country has undertaken “significant steps” and New Delhi has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing oil from Moscow. “I have received additional information and recommendations from senior […]
Amit Shah chairs security review meet in Jammu; Army chief, top brass in attendance
Jammu, Feb 6 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a security review meeting here with Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi and senior officials from the security establishment in attendance, to assess the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The meeting assumes significance amid stepped up anti-terror operations that led […]
J&K economy faced war, drought setbacks last year: CM Omar
Jammu, Feb 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said Jammu and Kashmir’s economy faced multiple shocks over the past year due to geopolitical tensions, drought, and sector-wide slowdown, but expressed confidence that stability could be restored if the current year progresses as planned. Addressing a post-budget press conference, Abdullah said the previous year had […]
LoP Sunil Sharma says budget is NC-centric, offers nothing to common people
Jammu, Feb 6: Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday criticised the budget presented by the National Conference-led government, alleging that it was “centric to the MLAs of the National Conference” and had nothing to offer to the common people. Speaking to reporters outside […]
Home Minister Shah visits forward area along IB in Kathua
Jammu, Feb 6 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited forward areas along the International Border in Kathua, marking the start of his two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The home minister visited the border outposts of Gurnam and Bobiyian in the Hiranagar sector and interacted with the Border Security Force […]
NIA raids Government Medical College Anantnag in connection with ‘white collar’ terror module
Srinagar, Feb 6 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches at the Government Medical College in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the “white collar” terror module busted in November last year. Officials said a team of NIA sleuths arrived at the GMC Anantnag and carried out […]
CM unveils Rs 113767 crore budget for J&K
Jammu, Feb 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled Rs 113767 crore budget for Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory. Presenting the budget in the UT Assembly the CM said the total net budget estimates for the fiscal year 2026-27 are Rs 113767 crore excluding the provision for ways and means advances and overdraft. “The […]